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Aldo's Tacos

B°

9816 N Litchfield Rd, Waddell 85355

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-0591

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

94
Excellent

Waddell restaurant avg: 100

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history16 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

No approved sanitizers on site at time of inspection. Both sanitizer buckets reported at 0ppm at time of inspection. PIC was able to run to a nearby store and retrieve some chloring sanitizer at time of inspection. Sanitizer buckets observed reporting at >50ppm after sanitizer obtained. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

May 12, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

CC26011625 investigation

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottles contents);--Hands Clean and Properly Washed (i.e. - changing tasks; raw meats to RTE foods, etc..)__________________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet_

Apr 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Food Advisory

2025

Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 2, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Virtual Re-inspection: Violation Corrected

Mar 5, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Virtual Re-inspection: Violation CorrectedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 4, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

No written instructions for vomit and diarrhea cleanup were available on unit at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup where provided at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employees wearing gloves touching face and readjusting clothes without changing gloves and washing hands before returning to food preparation. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Employees were instructed to wash hands and change gloves at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

No thermometers were present on mobile unit at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to virtual re-inspection. Virtual reinspection due by 3-13-25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed personal food being stored in reach in fridge along side commercial food supplies near raw meat and RTE ceviche ingredients. Instructed employees to move all personal food to a designated location for employee food away from commercial food supplies at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b

Inspector's notes

Observed food in reach in coolers date marked with present date in cooler. PIC verified they were marked to throw out 7 days thereafter. Explained to PIC that unlike restaurants, mobile units cannot use food from any previous day's service and must dispose of all TCS food in unit at end of each day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b - All time/temperature control for safety foods shall be prepared on the same day of sale or service. Time/temperature control for safety foods shall not be held over from a previous day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Department.

2024

Oct 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 28, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at 16416 N. Cave Creek Rd. Inspection report sent to email provided. No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Marina Encinas

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer bucket near 3-compartment sink. Tested for quat sanitizer and bucket tested too low. Discussed with operator to remake sanitizer so that it is between 250 ppm - 400 ppm. Operator remade sanitizer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke with operator via phone, scheduled inspection for 2/28 at 10:00 am

Feb 14, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Sent operator an email to provide upcoming location and hours operation or schedule inspection.

2023

Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection report printed and provided. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to permit. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, via on-line at ESD.MARICOPA.GOV, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Marina Encinas

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →